NHTSA Complaint #11641638 — 2012 FORD FOCUS

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11641638
Vehicle 2012 FORD FOCUS
Component LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 132,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State MN

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the trunk latch disengaged, causing the trunk to open unexpectedly. The contact stated that the failure had occurred 3 times within a month. The dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. The dealer confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.

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